The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

old boy?"
..All right; let her rip"
The first was no other than the |
farmer boy James Greene, OF Kansas.
and the other was his cousin Robert,
both '.sports." as they were called.
. II say. Bob, l haven't written but
once since left. ! must write to the
Governor before vacation and make my
self solid; hey, old boy? Are you go
ing to the races at Shecpshead Bay to-
morrow? I've got straight tip on
Barnum for first choice. Was up to
the walking match last night; got on
the sawdnst myself and took spin
around for couple Of miles
The reader can judge for himself what
the young men were proficient in.
Vacation time had arrived, and with it
a letter for the old folks from New
York. Mother Greene arranged her
specks, while Uncle Daniel waited
breathlcss for her to begin.
Come, mother; hurry up
Don't be in hurry. Daniel; / can't
make this ont. 1t says, Dear mother,
com WI pal w. Daniel l tell you
New York is the place for larnin'. |
suppose that means something belong
ing to you, Daniel
..Yes; 60 on
Vacation time is at hand. I'll be
home in two weeks; can't come before,
as I've got tip on Buckeye for first
place Why. Daniel, | don't under
stand what he means"
go on" dryly responded Daniel.
- suppose the Governor is anxious
about me. wish he could tip me a
fifty by mail or money order before the
goth. The course Of studies / have
gone through have been very beneficial
to my health. There is not one in The
class that can put up his dukes with
me- Why, Daniel, what does he mean
by dukes with me- DO the crowned
heads of Europe send over the young
dukes to get larnin' in New York;.
YES" drawled Daniel.
"'Now. mother, l have no time to
write any more at present. Remember
me to all the neighbors. am coming
fixed to take fall out OF some of the
buffers on the farm. Tell Gov. not to
forget the sugar. Your affectionate
Jim He wants sugar, Daniel. Did
you ever hear the like? Why, the boy
never liked sugar before he went East;
but suppose it's the rule of the school. :
YES" drawled Daniel.
After she had finished the letter the
old gentleman lit his pipe and said.
..Mother, let me have that letter; and
now where are those cow-hide boots OF
mine? mean the old ones.'
! why. Daniel, they are back Of the
wood-pile; do you want them?"
.Yes."
That night Uncle Daniel might have
been seen sitting in the kitchen of the
old farmhouse, cutting in strips the legs
of the old boots. After he had cut
about dozen pieces he put knots il
the end of each, and then tied the Who'll.
on piece of broom-handle.
There, that will do, l think
| Whats that for Daniel inquired hi
wife.
.Oh, l have got young colt Il
break in; but think this will do it.
Tuesday morning there was all bustl'
, and excitement in the old farmhouse as
Jim was expected home. Some of tn
farm hands had even assembled t,
greet him. A rumbling of wheels wa
heard down the road, and in a minut
the farm-wagon bearing the young stu
dent stopped in front of the door. Tn
first to alight was young Jim.
IL -
glad to see you! and you too, Dad
how are you? Come, you duffer,' h
4 said, turning to one of the men, Fan
| get that trunk of. Scratch gravel. now
or will give you an upper. oh! In
spelling for set-to. Well, Governor
how are things on the farm?'
'.All right, guess" drawled Daniel
' as he viewed the young scapegrace on
of the corner of his eye.
As the trunks were brought in jim
: pointed to one of them and remarked
.Say. Gov. this one contains my kit.
, ..Why, Jim," said his mother, yo
didn't bringa kitten from New Yorl
. shut up in that trunk
"Ha! ha! old gent, she don't tumbl
for cent, does she? No, no; thes
are my toys"
!, "Togs," said his mother. Jim, it
2 queer language you have learned i
. New York. hope you have been
! dutiful son while away, for you wa
! when you left"
: Nov old lady, don't be giving III
! taffy-that's chestnut
.'Jim don't understand you at all.
..Ha! ha!' laughed the young rascal
and he commenced to unlock the trunk
: There Gov. amt those darlings,
> taking out two pair Of boxing-gloyc.
J a pair of Indian clubs, two sets 9
: dumb-bells, sand-bag, knee-breeche.
!. gauze shirts. spiked shoes, bats, ball,
: quoits, corncobs, etc. What do 20
: think of them?"
: They will do" Uncle Danial n
piled, with wicked light in his eye
! "You can bet your sweet life yo
= can 60 your pile on that pair putin
: on pair Of the gloys and forthwith, t
the amazement of all, commenced t
clear the room of the farm hand.
! Daniel said not a word.
"Say, Gov. did you notice that las
one l let fly? That was regula
; JohnL. Sullivan, and don't you forge
it."
Il won't, replied Uncle Daniel.
! "Shake, Governor"
. .'But think can match you her
! on this farm, with a party you hav
: not yet met
bring him in, bring him in; ju.
) what | am looking for. will clea
! the floor with him in 10 minutes
: Not to-day, Jim, but tomorrow
will make arrangements for you I
= meet him in the lot back of the orch
ard"
''Glorious!" cried Jim. .Whs
: timer"
.'Six O'clock
n "All right; I'll be up at five, take
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